Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont kicked off his effort to win the April 19 New York Democratic presidential primary with a large, boisterous rally in the Bronx on Thursday night, highlighting his local roots and telling New Yorkers that he would work to make sure people have well-paying jobs, affordable housing and access to good…

The patter of establishment calls for Sen. Bernie Sanders to end his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination has built into a hailstorm. “Bye, bye, Bernie,” the Washington Post editorialized prematurely, echoing numerous talking heads. Politico reports Democratic polls are quietly urging him to pack it in. Even President Barack Obama suggested to deep-pocket donors…